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Cowboys Head South for Border War at Colorado State
The Cowboys head south to take on Colorado State on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in a contest on CBS Sports Network.
February 23, 2022
403 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming; 853 Recoveries; 539 Active
The state reported 403 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 64 new probable cases, leaving the state with 539 active cases on Tuesday
February 23, 2022
Wyoming Senate Approves Critical Race Theory Bill For Second Reading
The Wyoming Senate voted on Tuesday to approve a bill limiting the education of the tenets of critical race theory on its second reading.
February 23, 2022
“Squaw Teats,” 40+ Other Wyoming Locations With “Squaw” In It Will Get Renamed By Dept Of Interior
"Squaw Teats" -- the controversial name for a pair of buttes in Park County -- and more than 40 other Wyoming locations with the word "squaw" in it will soon by renamed by the Department of Interior.
February 22, 2022
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Employee Explains How Cold Is Too Cold Outside For Wyoming Pets
Frigid temperatures are expected in Wyoming from Tuesday through at least Thursday has got residents bundling up and adding layer after layer of clothing.
February 22, 2022
Winter Chariot Racing Raises Money To Help With Medical Bills For Wyo Children In Shriners Hospital
The annual winter chariot race in Afton last weekend raised thousands of dollars for Wyoming families facing steep medical bills whose children are at the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Wendy CorrFebruary 22, 2022
Wyoming Delegation Demands Biden Sanction Russia For Ukraine Invasion
Wyoming's delegation has called on President Joe Biden to issue strong sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine on Monday.
February 22, 2022
National Podcast Yanked From YouTube After Interviewing Wyoming Doctor About COVID Treatments
A national podcast was yanked from YouTube after airing an interview with a Wheatland doctor who was fired for prescribing Covid treatments not authorized by the CDC.
February 22, 2022
Northern Arapaho Tribe Requires COVID Booster For Employees
The Northern Arapaho Tribe is requiring its employees who are eligible for the coronavirus booster shot to get the extra vaccination.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 22, 2022
Wyoming Female Legislators Take Part In ‘No-Makeup Monday’
As a way to promote positive self-image among girls, a small number of female state representatives participated in the first No-Makeup Monday in the Wyoming House of Representatives this week.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2022
Difference Between Yellowstone When It Was Named A Park And Now? About 5 Million People Per Year.
Less than 1,000 people visited Yellowstone when it was named a national park 150 years ago. Last year, nearly 5 million people visited.
Wendy CorrFebruary 21, 2022
Dave Simpson: You Take Your Lumps And Move On
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "moved on to a spirited debate about some issue. A reporter for another paper got the names mixed up, and her story had the deceased lawmaker participating enthusiastically in the debate."
Dave SimpsonFebruary 21, 2022
Senate Committee Approves ‘Second Amendment Protection Act’; WyGO Calls Bill “Horrific”
A bill aimed at preventing Wyoming law enforcement officers from enforcing federal gun regulations that infringe on the Second Amendment was approved Monday by a Senate committee.
February 21, 2022
Northwest Wyo Communities Rally Around Family of Teenage Siblings Killed in Head-On Collision
Powell and Lovell are rallying around the family of two teenage siblings who were killed in a head-on collision last week as they were driving to school in Lovell.
Wendy CorrFebruary 21, 2022
Bill Restricting Release Of Mugshots Clears House Judiciary Committee
A bill that would prevent the release of a persons mugshot until convicted was approved Monday by a House committee.
Clair McFarlandFebruary 21, 2022
Don Day Weather: Dangerous Wind Chills Ahead, Expect 40 Below Zero in Some Areas
Meteorologist Don Day says Wyoming will expect the coldest weather of the season in all areas of the state with -40 wind chills in many locations.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 21, 2022
Casper Artist’s Drawing of Late Sen. Christensen Will Reside in Wyo Senate Chambers All Week
Casper artist Tim Mandese's portrait of the late-State Sen. Leland Christensen will reside in the Wyoming Senate Chambers for one week before being presented to Christensen's widow, Anita, next Saturday.
February 21, 2022
202 New Coronavirus Cases In Wyoming On Friday; 97 Recoveries; 954 Active
The state reported 202 new laboratory-confirmed and 30 new probable cases to leave the state with 954 active cases on Friday.
February 20, 2022
Dennis Sun: Laws That Deal With Rights Of Private Land Owners Needs To Be Updated
Dennis Sun writes: The state laws dealing with trespassing on private lands in Wyoming are really antiquated as they havent changed much since the state was formed on July 10, 1890.
Dennis SunFebruary 20, 2022
Rod Miller: Marlboro Men, Movies, and Money
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "House Bill 93 would have provided tools for Wyoming to compete in the film industry against other western states. We have no room to whine about money left on the table that someone else scoops up."
Rod MillerFebruary 20, 2022
Greybull Man’s Life Saved By Medical Device Championed By Late Father
A first responder used an automated external defibrillator to revive 25-year-old Nick Murdoch whose father Paul led the way in Wyoming to for the portable defibrillators to be placed in every emergency response vehicle in the state.
Wendy CorrFebruary 20, 2022
Maldonado and Ike Surge #22 Cowboys Past Air Force, 75-67
The leading scoring duo in the nation went to work on Saturday, as Hunter Maldonado and Graham Ike combined for 56 points in Wyoming's 75-67 win over Air Force.
February 20, 2022
Legislature Approves “Fairness In Women’s Sports Act” Day After Biological Male Sets Women’s Swimming Record
The day after a biological male set a new pool record at a womens collegiate swimming championship, a bill that would ban transgendered women from competing against biological women in athletic events in Wyoming cleared a Senate hurdle.
Jimmy OrrFebruary 19, 2022
Wyoming Bill To Open Primaries To All Voters Dies
A measure that would have ended single-party primary elections in Wyoming was rejected by House members on Friday by a vote of 14 - 46.
February 18, 2022